FDIC 2009 news
Rochester, NY Fire Department have bought thirteen Bullard Eclipse imagers Rochester, NY Fire Dept purchase thirteen Eclipse imagers The Bullard Eclipse thermal imager made headline news on 13WHAM TV in Rochester, New York when the city’s fire department purchased thirteen of the new cameras. The Eclipse debuted at FDIC in April and since then is quickly changing the way firefighters navigate in and out of a burning building. This low-cost, lightweight, perso...
The new Janesville CB-Xit has been certified fully compliant to NFPA 1971 - including the CBRN option The new CBRN PPE Lion showcased at FDIC is now NFPA certified With global terrorism threats increasing, first responders around the world must be ready to respond to the unthinkable threat of a chemical or biological disaster. Lion Apparel today introduces the world's first, fully certified NFPA 1971 compliant structural firefighter turnout ensemble that also mee...
Streamlight's 4AA Helmet Mounting Kit now includes the Blackjack Helmet Mount by 1445 Designs Upgraded kit features innovative Blackjack Helmet Mount from 1445 Designs Streamlight®, Inc., a leading flashlight manufacturer for fire and rescue applications, announced today it has upgraded its 4AA Helmet Lighting Kit to include the new Blackjack Helmet Mount by 1445 Designs. The kit includes an innovative design to securely hold an included 4AA ProPolymer® Lux LED fl...
POK launched several new product innovations at FDIC 2009 Thank you for taking the time to visit the POK booth at the 2009 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, IN. At the show we introduced our new products for 2009 such as the Firebuster portable foam unit that has a self-contained hand pump and uses batch mixing of water and foam to get to off-the-trail fires. We have also revamped our popular POK Slide-O-Matic 600 Dual Nozzle. You can now...
Bullard launched their new handheld thermal imager, the Eclipse, at FDIC in Indianpolis last week Bullard is the first to offer firefighters a low-cost, personal-issue thermal imager - launched at FDIC The Bullard Eclipse is the fire service industry's first low-cost, lightweight, ultra-small, personal-issue thermal imager designed for every firefighter. Designed by the leading thermal imaging manufacturer in the fire service market, the Bullard Eclipse provides firefight...
Pierce has announced initial $100,000 proceeds from their NFFF Full Throttle Support campaign Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, and Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, have announced that up to April 23, 2009, participants in the NFFF Full Throttle Support campaign have raised $100,000 for the National Fallen Fighters Foundation (NFFF). Surrounded by attendees at FDIC in Indianapolis, executives from the...
The Sidewinder EXM from Elkhart Brass - to be launched at FDIC Introducing the Configurable Sidewinder® EXM Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc. presents the revolutionary Sidewinder EXM at this year's FDIC in Indianapolis, April 24th - 26th. The Sidewinder EXM is the first fully configurable and programmable monitor. Demonstrations of the new concept in 500+ GPM monitors can be seen at the Elkhart Brass booth (#9268). The Sidewinder EXM allows the Elkhart Brass...
E-ONE award a Tradition ES pumper to Powesville, NC fire dept during FDIC E-ONE prize awarded at FDIC The seven anxious finalists stood at the front of the stage facing a large crowd of onlookers Friday afternoon in the E-ONE booth during FDIC 2009. After three weeks of canvassing for votes for E-ONE's ‘Tell Us Your Story' competition, the moment they had been waiting for had finally arrived. These seven finalists were chosen from more than 650 fire departments throu...
Chief Ronald Siarnicki registering to donate at the Sperian Fire booth at FDIC Leading company launches fundraising drive at FDIC Sperian Fire has announced a unique program at FDIC 2009 to boost support for families of fallen firefighters, donating a combined $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF) in a grassroots effort to increase awareness and support for these foundations. It is the larg...
Saint-Gobain's ONESuit line has been fully certified to NFPA 1991 Suits provide the utmost protection against chemical and biological agents Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announces that its entire ONESuit® line of chemical protective single-skin hazmat suits is fully certified to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1991 standard. NFPA certification is the gold standard in fire and hazmat safety and is often required for local, state or federal procureme...
A Ferrara Fire truck on display at FDIC: the company is launching two new products at the annual show New models demonstrate Ferrara's ability to respond to firefighter needs Two exciting new products are being introduced at FDIC in Indianapolis by Ferrara Fire Apparatus, America's premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer. "These two new additions to our product line demonstrate our ability to respond to the demands of the fire service," said company founder and CEO, C...
A 2010 chassis from KME on display at FDIC KME chassis now ready for 2010 KME Fire Apparatus announced at FDIC that its chassis are ready today for 2010 engine emission compliance and that it will offer apparatus utilizing both Advanced EGR and SCR engines.In 2010, the EPA is requiring new vehicles to achieve a new diesel exhaust emissions regulations limit which is significantly more stringent than the guidelines that went into effect in 2007. These gui...
KME's new flagship aerial truck, the 102' Rearmount AerialCat Enhanced maneuverability aerial launched at FDIC KME Fire Apparatus displayed its flagship aerial, a 102' Rearmount AerialCat at FDIC this year, with significantly enhanced maneuverability. The AerialCat platform now has a range of elevation from -10 to +80 degrees, which is unmatched in the industry. This means that with the ladder fully retracted, the operator can set the platform on the ground f...
One of KME's new FORCE ARFF trucks outside the Lucas Oil Stadium at FDIC KME shows new ARFF trucks at FDIC KME Fire Apparatus unveiled its new FORCE series of ARFF trucks at FDIC this year with a KME Force 1500 on display. The KME Force Series is a complete line of ARFF vehicles that feature an industry leading design in 4x4, 6x6, 8x8 and Air Transportable configurations. KME also manufactures a full line of Rapid Intervention Vehicles (RIVs) giving KME one of the b...
Crimson Fire's new Legend series, launched today at FDIC Modular design, affordability and quality are hallmarks of new pumpers and tankers Crimson Fire is introducing the Legend™ Series, a new line of fire trucks, at FDIC, the fire-rescue industry's biggest trade show, which begins today. Crimson Fire, which is a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc., will display the first pumper in the new Legend Series, which is designed to provide quality-built vehicles at an affor...
Crimson Fire will launch a new truck body style - the Star series - at FDIC Crimson Fire is unveiling a new body style for its custom fire trucks and aerials today at FDIC, the fire-rescue industry's biggest trade show. Crimson Fire, which is a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc., has consolidated the best features of its previous models - the E, E-Lite, Star and SE - into the new Star Series, a high quality, heavy-duty body. The product line utilizes a single method of...
The new R.A.N oscillating nozzle from Elkhart Brass will launch at FDIC Oscillating Rapid Attack Nozzle (R.A.N.™) introduced at FDIC Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc. debuts a new oscillating Rapid Attack Nozzle (R.A.N. model #3890) at this year's FDIC in Indianapolis, April 24th - 26th. The water-powered oscillating nozzle is easily retro-fit to any existing Rapid Attack Monitor (R.A.M.®). "The original R.A.M is the safest, most compact, offensive...
The all-new Pierce® 100-ft aluminum aerial platform features best in class performance All new design features below grade operation, low overall height and narrow stabilizer spread Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, today unveiled the all new 100-foot aluminum aerial platform and basket on display in Indianapolis at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) at booth #9404. The versatile Pierce® 100-foot aluminum aerial features best-in...
The Pierce Changeable Response Unit allows fire departments to better utilize a pickup vehicle Changeable modules for vehicle allow for more focused response Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, today unveiled the Changeable Response Unit (CRU) in Indianapolis at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC). The Pierce® CRU allows fire and rescue departments to customize a single pickup truck to do the work of several specialty vehicles through...
The new Stinger Q4™ Rapid Intervention Vehicle from Oshkosh and Pierce New Rapid Intervention Vehicle co-developed by Pierce and Oshkosh Airport Products Pierce Manufacturing and Oshkosh Airport Products, both Oshkosh Corporation companies, today displayed the new Stinger Q4™ Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) in Indianapolis at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) booth #8320. The Stinger Q4 vehicle was purchased by the Louisville Regional Airport Au...
The Velocity custom chassis is the company’s most popular model Changes improve ergonomics, communications and visibility Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, today introduced a series of advances for the Velocity™ chassis, the company's most popular custom apparatus. The improved version was unveiled today in Indianapolis at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) at booth #9404. "We continue to listen to our customers, and these p...
EZTruckbuilder.com from Rosenbauer America will be launched at FDIC Innovative online custom truck application to be launched at FDIC Rosenbauer America will launch EZTruckbuilder.com during the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, IN on April 23, 2009 in the Rosenbauer booth #8731. The online application will allow website visitors to configure their own custom fire apparatus entirely online. Once finished, a site visitor will also be able to downl...
The new AMK-22 C.O.T from AMKUS will be introduced at FDIC 2009 AMKUS is excited to introduce the AMK-22 C.O.T. (Cutter of Tomorrow) at the FDIC show in Indianapolis, IN on April 23-25, 2009. The AMK-22 Cutter is designed to handle the stronger materials used in new model vehicles such as boron steel, martensite and other high strength steels.Product features: Proven blade design combined with more power. Increased power to tackle the demands of new car...
The Contender™ Responder™ offers reliability, durability and value for smaller communities Flexible program features popular chassis and body combinations Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, today launched a major roll-out of its Contender™ Responder™ Stock Vehicle Program in Indianapolis at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) at booth #9409. The Contender Responder is a comprehensive line of firefighting trucks built...
FLAME-SIM, LLC will be holding free training classes on the use of their software at FDIC 2009 FLAME-SIM, LLC has announced that the company will offer free classes on the use of FLAME-SIM in training fireground decision making and communication at FDIC 2009. The class will be held in Senate Room 3 in the Westin Hotel from Thursday through Saturday. The classroom will be set up with up to 8 users responding to a single or multi-family home structure. Space and times are lim...
First Alert's new Rescue Mat will be demonstrated by the Indianapolis Fire Dept at FDIC New Rescue Mat will be demonstrated by Indianapolis Fire Dept First Alert will showcase its new Rescue Mat at booth #6035 at FDIC. This cost-effective, time-saving product helps firefighters and rescue workers save critical time in water and ice rescue operations. Measuring 25 ft in length, 5 ft in width and 2 inches in thickness, the highly durable Rescue Mat can hold more than 1,000 p...
Firecom's BP5-10 wireless belt pack launches at FDIC 2009 New wireless belt pack communication system launched at FDIC Firecom, the leader in the development and production of headsets, intercoms and other communications products introduces their new wireless belt pack at FDIC, April 23-25, in Indianapolis, IN. With the BP5-10 belt pack, any Firecom wired headset can communicate wirelessly to a base station mounted on the fire or emergency apparatus. The belt pack prov...
Road Rescue's Ultramedic - one of three ambulances the company has recently improved New technology, innovative features among 40+ improvements to product line Road Rescue will introduce a complete redesign of its line of custom ambulances at the emergency-rescue industry's largest trade show, which opens today. Road Rescue, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc., will showcase more than 40 improvements, including new technology and innovative features, on its line of Ultram...
Road Rescue will unveil a new "safety" ambulance prototype at FDIC 2009 New design offers improved safety, ease of movement to EMTs Road Rescue is introducing a new ambulance concept during the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC), which opens today. Road Rescue, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc., will unveil its new "safety" ambulance prototype at the industry's largest trade show, which runs through April 21 in Indianapolis. The new ambulance will offer gre...
The Hero Pipe, a new high-rise emergency offensive pipe, will debut at FDIC 2009 The Hero Pipe is set to debut at FDIC 2009 The Hero Pipe, a new highrise emergency offensive pipe, will be exhibited for the first time at FDIC 2009. The Hero Pipe's compact transport allows for small team and quick set-up in elevators and floors below, and easy transport up and down stairs. With as little as a two-person team, the Hero Pipe can be set up for action in less than two minutes. O...
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